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Distance

Jihoon was on his way to meet the King, when he overheard the queen in another chamber talking to Ms Lin,

"This is why I did not want some commoner to marry into the royal family. Now the japanese crown prince Tanaka-san will be coming next week to the palace, the same time when Seja would be in Thailand for the tour...I wonder if we can trust Bingung with this, what if he ends up ruining it. Halma mama wanted to entrust Prince Yoshi with this matter, oh how much this worries me..."

Jihoon stood there for a moment, thinking over the entire thing with a somber expression and then turned around to leave for his meeting with the king.

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"I would like you and Bingung to leave for the Thailand tour tomorrow, it's an important step in strengthening our cultural and political ties."

Hyunsuk who was quietly pouring the tea, suddenly lit up with the news of getting to travel abroad, since it would be his first time ever.

But his happiness was short lived as Jihoon spoke up,

"He cannot go. Past weeks we have been busy here and there and he has missed a lot of his lectures. I suggest that only I leave for Thailand."

The disappointment was visible on Hyunsuk's face but he couldn't even blame Jihoon for he felt guilty when yesterday he barged into latter's room without permission and didn't even check on him sooner. He thought perhaps this was why Jihoon opposed him coming along.

Anyways he couldn't do anything about it as the king agreed to Jihoon's proposal.

The next day Hyunsuk waited for Jihoon in the hall, dressed in his school uniform while latter showed up in a formal suit since he was leaving for Thailand.

"J..Jihoon, have a safe journey..."

After a pause, Hyunsuk continued,

"...I'm sorry for the last time, really."

But sadly there was no reply from Jihoon or even a smile, he did not even spare a glance at Hyunsuk and left for the cars waiting outside.

Hyunsuk was more or less sure that this anger from Jihoon must have resulted because he did not check on him and went to Yoshi instead. Though it couldn't be undone now.

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Jihoon was welcomed in Thailand with all pomp and show, a huge crowd of people showed up to watch him. While he was busy attending all the delegates, Mr Lee received a phone call,

"Your highness what can I do for you?"

"Mr Lee, what is Jihoon doing right now?"

"Seja is very busy with the meetings and ceremonies, your highness."

"Is there any chance if I can talk to him?"

"Your highness, he is attending an official ceremony right now but as and when it will be done, I'll make sure that you get to talk."

Hyunsuk was upset but he tried to hide that behind a smile he put up to not worry his friends in school.

"Your highness you're upset and it shows." Junkyu nagged Hyunsuk who since morning tried to pretend that he was fine.

"Junkyu is right. Tell me if that Asahi and Haruto are bothering you!" Jaehyuk was quick to offer help incase his friend was being bullied, though he very well knew that Hyunsuk wasn't an easy target for such bullshit.

"Aigoo, guys I'm fine, really."

"Hyunsuk trust me, Jaehyuk is just looking for excuses to meddle with Asahi."